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The Idea We often assume a single, simple cause of an outcome when in reality it is caused by an interplay of several factors. In a complex world, whatever we observe is almost always the result of several factors coming together in a unique way. If we ask
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The Idea Once unthinkable ideas can become mainstream step-by-step. How unthinkable political ideas become accepted over time follows the principle of the Overton Window — and the same concept can be applied to personal and business life when thinking about how to change the…
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We can get satisfaction but we can’t keep it. As our gains increase, our expectations and desires rise in tandem. Mick Jagger sings that he “can’t get no satisfaction.” However, as humans we can indeed get satisfaction **but we can’t keep it. The concept of the
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The Idea We usually only see a lower-dimensional distortion of reality and the people around us. In 1884, Edwin A. Abbott created a mathematical thought experiment and published it in a novella called Flatland. In it, he describes the hypothetical world of objects that exists…
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The Idea A system can’t be explained by its parts alone. The world we live in contains an uncountable number of things — both living and non-living …
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The Idea Balance only appears if we zoom out sufficiently far enough. A tightrope artist must hold her balance — otherwise she will fall to her death…
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The Idea We tend to overestimate both the intensity and durability of future emotional events. When we think about future events, we regularly try to…
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The Idea What goes together doesn't have to be caused by one another. Graphs of different trends combined into one visual can be a powerful tool to…
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The Idea Leverage makes different choices more or less impactful. In our daily lives, and especially in professional environments, we frequently have to…
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The Idea We can act with a focus on how to appear (personality) or on how to be (character). In a world where social dynamics impact much of our…
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The Idea Probabilities aren’t always probabilities. Probabilities are deeply embedded in our everyday lives. From the weather to business results…
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The Idea Duality is rooted in unity. As we contemplate the good and the bad in our world, we naturally focus on the dual nature of existence. Once we go…
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